Minster Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Molineux Road Minster-in-Thanet Ramsgate Kent CT12 4PS |
| Phone | 01843821384 |
| Reference Number | 118696 |
Minster Church of England Primary School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school since its last inspection. The school prides itself on its warm and welcoming atmosphere, with strong community involvement and a commitment to pupil well-being. Pupils are happy, feel safe, and are motivated to learn, thanks to high expectations set by staff and a curriculum that is engaging and ambitious. Parents express strong satisfaction with the school's environment, describing it as family-like and supportive.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 385 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.25%
Girls: 46.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 19 | 44 |
| 2 | 24 | 36 | 60 |
| 3 | 42 | 20 | 62 |
| 4 | 32 | 18 | 50 |
| 5 | 28 | 29 | 57 |
| 6 | 27 | 32 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.7% |
| White, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2023 | School inspection |
| 07 Nov 2017 | Short inspection |
| 27 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Feb 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in a caring environment with a strong sense of belonging.
- The curriculum is inspiring and progressively builds on prior knowledge.
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers effectively supports pupil learning.
- Pupils demonstrate high levels of enthusiasm and motivation in their learning.
- The school provides a wide range of enrichment activities that promote self-esteem.
Areas for Improvement
- Support for weaker readers in key stage 2 is not consistently effective.
- Specific gaps in learning for weaker readers are not always accurately identified and addressed.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.3 | ||
| Writing | -1.2 | ||
| Maths | -2.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 38 | 10 |
| Third Preference | 24 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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